Uses Of Essential Oils

Essential oils have been used since centuries for a variety of treatments like in aromatherapy. They are also used in the manufacture of perfumes, candles, bath salts, soaps and cosmetics., added to incenses and as natural household cleaners, and to flavor foods and beverages.

Only therapeutic grade essential oils are safe to consume and that too in small amounts only and under medical supervision and guidance.

Essential oils have therapeutic properties and when used judiciously promote health and well being by providing both psychological and physical benefits.

Some essential oils can be toxic. Also pure and undiluted oils should not be used directly on the skin.

How to Diffuse Essential Oils

Using Essential Oils

Essential oils can be applied anywhere on the body but only after diluting them with a suitable carrier oil in a safe ratio of 1 part of essential oil to 4 parts of carrier oil.

The soles of the feet, palms and armpits are the areas where absorption occurs readily as these are sensitive areas.

Essential oils are also used in aromatherapy, added to bathwater, used in a compress and used in a diffuser.

Health Benefits Of Essential Oils

Almost every essential oil contains more than 100 different chemical compounds with specific healing properties which is why each one of them can be used for a diverse range of health problems.

Essential oils possess antiseptic properties while many also have antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Essential oils help to improve the skin condition, relieve aches and pains, calm the emotions and mind, fight a variety of infections and treat various health conditions, etc.

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Thanks for the kind comments and appreciation, precy. Your visit is appreciated as well.

precy anza 3 years agofrom USA

Such good information here Rajan. My favorite, lavender oil. I use it for massage, air spray, and shower. Very calming. Would love to try ylang-ylang next time, as I also love the smell. Thanks for the hub. Up and shared!

Audrey, I'm glad this hub is able to answer the questions you had. Thanks for all the votes and sharing of this hub. Always a pleasure to get positive feedback from you my friend. Thanks and peace and health to you.

Thanks, Nithya. appreciate your consistent support.

Flourish, I'm glad you find the hub providing you info you needed. Thanks for stopping by.

dearabbymom, glad you like the chart and find the oils that blend well with each essential oil to be useful. Thank you for the comments.

jabelufiroz, thanks.

Chitrangada, glad you like the information. Thank for reading.

MGSingh, thanks.

lisavanvorst, good to know that. Thanks for your input.

plogsinquito, you are right. Used correctly the essential oils treat a host of health issues.

Genna East, hope this hub gives you an idea of some other oils that can be used. Thanks for visiting.

MsDora, I'm glad this hub has given you some ideas about using other essential oils. Thank you.

Devika, I'm sure the oils that you've made will come out good. Thanks for stopping by.

Devika Primić 3 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Essential oils are so helpful to many ailments and I have tried making rosemary oil and lavender still another a few days before I see the outcome of my results. A very useful hub.

Dora Isaac Weithers 3 years agofrom The Caribbean

Thanks for the chart on oils and their benefits. I almost always have some lavender and eucalyptus (my favorites) with me, but your chart shows that I need some others. Voted Up!

Genna East 3 years agofrom Massachusetts, USA

Some of these oils, I use; others I’ve never thought of before reading this hub. Wonderfully informative. Thank you!

ologsinquito 3 years agofrom USA

This is a great introduction to essential oils. They have so many uses, in addition to being health promoting.

Lisa VanVorst 3 years agofrom New Jersey

A very informative hub. I worked in a nursing home and essential oils and the diffuser were very beneficial to our residents. Thanks for the breakdown of what each is used for.

MG Singh 3 years agofrom Singapore

Nice information

Chitrangada Sharan 3 years agofrom New Delhi, India

A complete hub on essential oils, well written and well researched!

Very useful and informative hub as always. Thanks for sharing!

Firoz 3 years agofrom India

Great article on essential oils.

dearabbysmom 3 years agofrom Indiana

Good information about essential oils. I make soaps. so often use them as fragrance. My soap customers know which varieties contain essential as opposed to fragrance oils--people into holistic living do really seek the ones containing only essential oils. I like how your chart offers suggestions for blending. Voted up and useful!

FlourishAnyway 3 years agofrom USA

This was a useful hub. Often you'll see information about essential oils without an explanation about what they are, so this was helpful.

Nithya Venkat 3 years agofrom Dubai

Great information about essential oils and their benefits, well researched and presented. Thank you for sharing, voted up.

Audrey Hunt 3 years agofrom Nashville Tn.

I use essential oils and like them very much. My 2 favorites are lavender and eucalyptus. I've been wondering how to use them and if I'm using them properly. So your hub answered my questions. The videos are most helpful. Thank you for the chart listing the variety of essential oils.

I will share this with others and tweet as well. Voted up, useful, awesome and interesting. Thank you dear rajan and blessings and peace to you. ~ Audrey